HED V24 — Drugs, Health, and Society
This course explains concepts and theories relating to the epidemiology and toxicology of substance use, misuse, abuse, and dependence, and the impact on personal, community and societal health. The biological/physiological, neurological, and psychological short and long-term effects of selected pharmacological substances on the human brain and body are explored, including an analysis of risk factors associated with abuse and dependence. Historical, political, social, socioeconomic, and legal factors involved in the practice, marketing, distribution, and government regulations of legal and illegal drugs will be covered. An overview of contemporary methods used in prevention, diagnosis and treatment will be reviewed, including an analysis of effective evidence-based strategies and local recovery resources.
Part of
- Forensic Science, Associate in Science
- Modern Policing, Associate in Science
- General Studies—Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Community Health and Health Education, Certificate of Achievement
- Public Health, Associate in Science for Transfer
- Intercollegiate Athletics: 1-Year Certificate of Achievement
- Intercollegiate Athletics: 2-Year Certificate of Achievement
- Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts for Transfer